How to Pin Point Multiple Locations on Google Maps

In this article, you’ll learn how to drop multiple pins on Google Maps using your computer, so you can create a multi-destination itinerary.

How Multiple Pins on Google Maps Works

When you type a location in Google Maps and select Directions, Google maps will display two pins. The first is your starting location, and the second is your destination.

To drop multiple pins on Google Maps, you’ll need to customize your own map by using the Create Map option. This opens a custom map where you can drop as many pin icons as you like. You can create an itinerary for your next trip, so you never forget the locations you wanted to visit.

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How to Drop Multiple Pins on Google Maps

To start dropping pins, you’ll need to log into your Google account on Google Maps and start creating your own custom map.

1. To create your custom map where you can drop multiple pins, select Your places from the left navigation menu.
2. In the Your Places window, select the Maps link at the top to switch to your custom map list. Scroll to the bottom of the list and select Create Map to create a new custom map.
3. Select the title of your custom map. In the Edit Map window, type the name of your map in the Map title field. Select the Save button to finish.
   

   4. The easiest way to drop a pin is using the search field. As you start typing, you can choose the correct location from the dropdown list.

   

   5. Once you select a location, it’ll drop your first pin onto your new custom map. The area for the map will also zoom into your first location.

   

   6. If you select the pin and press Add to map, you’ll see several formatting options. This includes changing the icon or the icon color, You can also select the camera icon to add a photo or video of the location.

   

   7. Another method to drop a pin on your map is to select the location icon under the search field. This will change your cursor to crosshairs. Select any location on the map and a new pin will appear there.

   

   8. In the pop-up window, you can give this location a title. Select Save to save your new pin to the map.

   

   A third method to drop new pins is to select an existing location on the map. This will open a window with the location details. Select Add to map to pin this as another location in your itinerary.

   

   You can reorder your itinerary list by selecting any of the locations in your list. Just select the location with your mouse and drag it up or down in the list to move it.

   

   Once you’re done, you’ll have a full itinerary of all of the locations you plan to visit. This custom map is useful when you’re traveling because you can view the map anywhere (even on the Google Maps mobile app).

Converting Your Map Into a Driving Route

Navigating to individual locations you’ve pinned is useful, but what if you want to plot out an actual driving route? You can also do this inside your custom map.

1. Get started creating your driving route by selecting the first of your destinations. Once it’s selected, select the directions icon under the search field.

2. You’ll see a new layer appear in the left pane with Driving identified under the layer name. The location you selected will appear first in your driving route.

3. In the route location field, type the name of the next destination. You’ll see the location listed under the name of your location layer. Choose the location and it’ll appear as the next step in your driving route.

4. Once you’re finished adding all stops, you’ll see your route outlined on the map with a blue line.

5. There are two ways you can use your driving route while traveling. Either select the three dots to the right of the layer name and choose Step-by-step directions. You can use these text directions to drive. Or, if you prefer using Google Maps, select the location you want to drive to next and choose View in Google Maps. This will enable normal Google Maps navigation mode to direct you to that location.